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7IDP Project Knee Pads - Features
The Project Knee stands out from the other pads with its long knitted sleeve. The protector plate is lined with EVA padding and there is a slide plate on top of the kneecap to prevent the protector from slipping in the event of a fall. A Velcro fastener on the thigh and silicone straps at the ends ensure a secure fit. There is a cut-out at the back of the knee for ventilation. The large SAS-Tec pad can be easily removed to wash the sock. There is no side labelling. Apart from the logos, however, the knee pad has a synchronised cut.
Protective effect & laboratory values
7IDP relies on a Sas-Tec protector that delivers impressive values in the laboratory. The residual forces are a maximum of 12.68 kN and an average of 11.87 kN. This means that the Project Knee knee protector easily achieves level 2 of the standard. In addition, the 7IDP is a K-Type B pad that covers a fairly large area of the knee.
Do you want to play it safe on the trail, but are you looking for a protector that is still easy to pedal? Then you'll find what you're looking for in our test of 12 lightweight knee pads.
How to wear the 7IDP Project Knee Knee pads
With its extremely long knitted sleeve, the 7IDP wears like a slightly thicker knee ring. The upper end extends up to the bib shorts, which further improves support. In addition to the well-moulded protector, the knee is enclosed by a kind of padded ring. This takes some getting used to at first, but ensures that the protector sits very snugly and comfortably on the knee.
Even when pedalling over long distances, the Project Knee knee pad is hardly noticeable. Nothing slips and there is no excess material pinching in the hollow of the knee. On contact with the ground, the protector might get caught on the rubbery slide plate, but even here the long sleeve provides a surprisingly good grip. Due to the consistently firm knitted material, the 7IDP is one of the warmer candidates in terms of ventilation; only the small cut-out in the back of the knee allows some fresh air to reach the body.
7IDP Project Knee Protector - Details & Price
- Price 139,95 Euro >> available here
- Weight (M) / Sizes 413 g / S-XL
- Country of manufacture China
- Equipment Knitted sleeve; slide plate; Velcro fastener OS; open back of the knee; EVA pads; removable protector
- Protector / protection level SAS-Tec / Level 2 / K Type B
- Residual force (centre / bottom / side) 12.02 / 12.68 / 10.92 kN
Conclusion & evaluation
With its long knitted sock, the lightweight 7IDP knee pad stands out from the crowd - in a positive sense. Although they are a little difficult to put on, they are all the more comfortable to wear. Nothing pinches, nothing pulls - even when pedalling. The Project sits securely on thighs of a suitable size, partly because a foam ring additionally secures the protector over the knee. However, the 7IDP tends to slip a little on thin legs. The lab results are very good. Anyone who likes to pedal longer stretches themselves could find what they're looking for here.
Test: 8 knee pads for the bike park compared
- Amplifi Havok
- Ion K-Pact AMP HD (BIKE Tip Downhill) >> e.g. available here
- IXS Trigger Race >> e.g. available here
- Leatt Knee Guard 3DF 6.0 >> e.g. available here
- O'Neal Redeema Knee Guard >> e.g. available here
- Race Face Ambush >> e.g. available here
- 7IDP Project Knee >> e.g. available here
- Troy Lee Designs Raid Knee (BIKE Tip Test Winner) >> e.g. available here
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